The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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A2 moderate 0
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600014
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600319
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600396
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected areas in our national forests. As an environmental conservationist and a lover of the outdoors, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources that, once altered, can never truly be restored. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600595
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600792
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600995
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-601174
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-601335
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-602791
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-603165
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-603849
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
If you’re not sure what to write feel free to copy this: I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-604464
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forest forests. As a biologist specializing in evolutionary responses to habitat change, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-604537
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
To whom it may concern. I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-605196
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
If you’re not sure what to write feel free to copy this: I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-605504
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606452
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606836
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-607235
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-608274
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-608527
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 58 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose any changes to the Roadless Rule that would allow additional roads, development, or commercial activity in currently protected roadless areas on our national forests. As an environmental conservationist, I believe our remaining undeveloped public lands are among our nation’s most valuable natural resources. Roadless areas provide critical wildlife habitat, protect clean water, preserve biodiversity, store carbon, and offer opportunities for recreation and solitude that cannot be replaced once development occurs. Building roads into these areas creates impacts that extend far beyond the physical footprint of the road itself, including habitat fragmentation, erosion, invasive species, increased human access, and pressure for further development. Once an intact landscape is opened to development, its wilderness character and ecological values are extremely difficult to restore. Our national lands should be managed for the long-term public interest, not short-term opportunities for additional extraction or development. I urge the agency to maintain the existing Roadless Rule and reject proposals that would weaken protections for roadless national forest lands. Please protect these remaining intact landscapes for future generations rather than opening them to additional development.
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